Scott's book an estimating rehab cost, it is very clear and helpful to anybody.It will tell you what to ask to contractors, find out your local prices by talking to contractors.Then find an agent, go check houses, look at the list, decide what needs to be done.Your agent should provide you comps, so you know if price is good or bad.If everything is greek to you, you might want to start by getting professional help as much as networking.Good Luck!!!

Do you have any resources (websites or books) that can point me in the right direction for following the SEC rules.

I have read a few blogs and finished a few books but one question has me going crazy.

LOLmarkets ebb and flow.. and for sure to Mike's point if your business is flipping higher end homes you do want to be cautious I know a few fo the guys I work with are not reaching for deals. it will be the newbie who reads a book on remote rehab that will get caught.

A tip that I received from one of the Bigger Pockets' books was to include a family picture at the bottom of your letter. 

It is fairly standard in our areas so most people don't bat an eye. 

Pennsylvania eviction processYou should bookmark that web site and buy their book, "Every Landlord's Legal Guide."

I listen to podcasts, read the forums and have been reading Brandon Turner's book "The Book on Rental Property investing.

Have you read @Anson Young's book?

I listened to quite a few podcasts a few weeks ago and they ask the guests for favorite book/latest business book read.